Rocky Rest
Rocky Rest is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.51350, -120.97771
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Picnicking, Rafting, Scenic Drive, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (530)478-6253
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Rocky Rest
Overview Rocky Rest Campground is located off of Highway 49, in the North Yuba River area near Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, white water boating, and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation A trailhead for the North Yuba Trail is located within the campground. This 7.5-mile trail is open to hiking and biking. The North Yuba River offers swimming, floating, and rainbow trout fishing. A small rocky beach and swimming hole are situated at the water's edge. The river is a popular destination for seasonal rafting, kayaking and tubing. Facilities The campground offers several single-family sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground is situated on the north bank of the North Yuba River, where a forest of Douglas fir, pine, and oak provides ample shade, but limited privacy between sites. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531. Nearby Attractions Rocky Rest Campground is located along the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway (Highway 49) near many gold rush era historical sites and old mining towns such as Camptonville, Goodyears Bar, and Downieville. Many points of interest lie along Highway 49 and are part of the 49 miles of Highway 49 driving tour; l
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pass Creek · 24 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Eagle Energy · 29 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 356 designated routes (450 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Rest Camp | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Indian Valley Camp | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Indian Valley | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Fiddle Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Fiddle Creek | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Fiddle Creek | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites, USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.